Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 vs Minolta AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 is lighter by 60g.
- Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 goes wider (18mm vs 28mm).
- Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 reaches further (250mm vs 85mm).
- Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 is the newer design (2007 vs 1985).
| Spec | DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 | AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Minolta |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-250mm (wider) | 28-85mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Groups | 13 | 10 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | screw-drive |
| Elements | 16 | 13 |
| Weight g | 430 (lighter) | 490 |
| Filter mm | 62 | 55 |
| Length mm | 86.0 | 85.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 (closer focusing) | 0.8 |
| Max magnification | 0.28 | 0.12 |
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3: a superzoom lens with a 18-250mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Sony A mount cameras. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
Minolta AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5
Minolta AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5: a standard zoom lens with a 28-85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-4.5, made for Sony A mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.